NemaShield

NemaShield is a biological control targeted to fight specific pests. The beneficial nematodes attack, disrupt, and kill harmful insect larvae in the potting media within 24-48 hours – preventing damage to plants and helping fight off disease by re-establishing a strong and vigorous root system. Plus, NemaShield is compatible with all other beneficial organisms, including RootShield^® PLUS⁺ G and WP, making it an excellent tool in your integrated pest management program.

Features & Benefits

• Fast, effective biological control
• Insects stop feeding and die within 24-48 hours
• Ensures your greenhouse crops have the most vigorous root system possible

• Nematodes release bacteria inside the insect host that causes septicemia and death
• Beneficial bacteria multiply rapidly inside the insect host converting tissues into food for nematodes
• The next generation of nematodes leave the insect host to actively seek new hosts

NemaShield and NemaShield HB contains beneficial nematodes ideally suited for management of soil dwelling insects. Beneficial nematodes infect and kill harmful insect larvae in the potting media, preventing damage to roots and helping plants re-establish strong, vigorous root systems. Beneficial nematodes are compatible with beneficial organisms, like RootShield® and synergistic with products, like Molt-X®. NemaShield & NemaShield HB are excellent tools for your integrated pest management program.

NemaShield: Apply NemaShield to the potting media as a drench. NemaShield is ideally suited for targeting soil dwelling thrips prepupae/pupae and fungus gnat larvae. NemaShield HB: Apply NemaShield HB to the potting mix or soil to kill insects feeding on plant roots. NemaShield HB is ideally suited for targeting soil-dwelling insects such as Lepidoptera (cutworms), plant boring larvae, and beetle larvae (black vine weevil larvae and white grubs).